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Identifying Solid Gold Watch Cases: General Rules of Guidance

Being able to reliably determine whether a case is gold or gold-filled is a vital skill when purchasing antique pocket watches, especially with the various myths spread about gold and gold-filled cases. A mistake here can lead to severe financial consequences. The following "rules" can help provide guidance while evaluating watch cases. As always, exceptions exist, and some cases have been fraudulently marked - so when in doubt, please use a non-destructive test to verify the case material before purchasing an ambiguous case... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 4 days ago


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5 Common Myths Spread About Solid Gold vs. Gold-Filled Watch Cases

Modern collectors frequently debate the type of markings applied to gold and gold-filled pocket watch cases. Unfortunately, these discussions have perpetuated various myths about what distinguishes a solid gold case from a gold-filled case, based on case markings. This article aims to explore these myths that are continuously propagated in discussions. Note: To maintain conciseness, the term "gold-filled" used in this article should also be interpreted to include the classes of "rolled gold plate" and "electropated" cases as well... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 week ago


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Nickel Alloy Pocket Watch Cases: Silveroid, Silverode, Oresilver, Silverine, and Others

Most American watch case manufacturers experimented with various methods to market cases that were more durable and less expensive than precious metals while maintaining a similar appearance. One of the most notable trends of the 1800s was the rise in popularity of nickel alloy watch cases that closely resembled silver. Almost every major watch case factory created its own marketable name for the nickel material used for these "new metal" cases. New case types, like the screw-back-and-bezel case, also benefited from the more durable metals offered by the nickel alloy material... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 2 weeks ago



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Serial No.: #S20313
Manufacturer:Hamilton
Grade:
Size:16s
Model:6
Jewels:23j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:
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Serial No.: #15186150
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:Seaside
Size:6s
Model:1890
Jewels:15j
Setting:Pendant
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1906
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Serial No.: #934001
Manufacturer:Hampden
Grade:No. 67
Size:18s
Model:3
Jewels:17j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1895
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Serial No.: #42094
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:33
Size:18s
Model:3
Jewels:17j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1889
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Serial No.: #208108
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:159
Size:18s
Model:5
Jewels:15j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1897
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Serial No.: #527889
Manufacturer:South Bend
Grade:347
Size:18s
Model:2
Jewels:17j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1908
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Serial No.: #651200
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:P.S. Bartlett
Size:18s
Model:1857
Jewels:11j
Setting:Key
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:November 1872 - January 1, 1873
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Serial No.: #10933564
Manufacturer:Elgin
Grade:287
Size:18s
Model:4
Jewels:7j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1904
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Serial No.: #18417201
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:No. 610
Size:16s
Model:1908
Jewels:7j
Setting:Pendant
Finish:
Est. Date:1912
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